My GACKTish Days

and some other days

My Nemuri DVD arrived this morning along with PATI PATI (Normally, I just let the doorbell ring and not get up if I'm still in bed, but today, I jumped out and ran downstairs to catch the not-so-persistent mailman halfway back to his delivery truck =w=). Thanks so much for doing this, Kellie!

I'm not gonna say anything about the story, etc. because I don't want to spoil it for anybody. I know we've all been dying to watch it. (Although, I do have to say some people may want to know the storyline at least a little because I have a feeling it'll be really difficult for a lot of overseas fans to follow it... 9_9;)

So, let me just say one thing because I've just watched the actual play as well as the bonus footage, and my impressions will never be fresher than they are right now.

No matter what, after you see both the play and the bonus DVD, you will fall in love with GACKT all over again, I guarantee it.It made me realize, once again, what makes me keep on following him.

DO YOU SEE NOW WHY I'VE BEEN SO OBSESSED WITH THIS PLAY SINCE I SAW IT THE FIRST TIME?

FLAWLESS.

Even when he is far from flawless on the bonus DVD, he's still FLAWLESS (did you see what I mean on that?)

(Um, if you have time, this is the synopsis I wrote after going for the second time. I've read through it again after watching the DVD and I don't think there are any major holes in it, but can you check it? Seems stupid to write a synopsis from scratch when there's one floating around that might just need tweaking.)

"Even when he is far from flawless on the bonus DVD, he's still FLAWLESS (did you see what I mean on that?)"

Yes. Yes, I certainly do.To me, that far-from-flawless G on the bonus was actually even more flawless (But how, Val, how??? *0*;;;) than Nemuri in play (did you see what I mean on that?) X'D

I was blown away by your synopsis.... How did you get all the details from just watching the play a couple of times and scarce explanations available online? @_@ You're not really British, are you? You came from the future with a universal translator microchip in your brain. I know it.

Anyway. :DI have to honestly say I am immensely relieved that I don't need to supply a synopsis for the fandom... \;0;/I think it's mostly correct, but there are a few things I'm not too sure about, I think mostly because they kept changing the play bit by bit until the last day. Perhaps you should leave your original synopsis as it is, and just provide another updated one for the DVD?I'll try to get back to you with the few things I'm not too sure about, but I have to check the DVD again, so give me a little time. ;3

I did have help with the synopsis. I wrote my first one, had some holes filled in by a native Japanese person who saw it, and then saw it a second time so it all kind of came together. I also have a really good memory so I could place things in order and that was half the battle, really.

It's also far easier to follow and get completely immersed in something when you're so close to the stage you could literally lean forward and touch it and have nobody in front of you. BEST THIRD ROW SEATS EVER. The whole experience of the play, the music (how amazingly well does the soundtrack fit with the play?) and occasionally smelling Kyoshiro-sensei was a real feast for the senses XD

They did keep changing it. I noticed a couple of things that I didn't remember, but if they're not too plot integral I'm not too worried. I know I got most of it right because I could remember what happened before it happened - that's usually a good sign, right?

Well, one thing (although nothing major) I can point out here that won't be a spoiler for anybody is that it's "Mojiwaka" not "Mojikawa".

If you're not too worried about the play's changes in the details, I won't point them out (since none of them are integral to the plot, like you say ;3). But there's just one thing about the mother I'm not too sure about.... I'll let you know if I think it's important after I watch it again. :3

I was so glad to pick up the soundtrack, and really sad they never sold it online.

Meh, I'm terrible with names!

Kyoshiro's mother? That plotline didn't really click... I don't think. I thought it's presence in the play was kinda, IDK, pointless? (maybe that's a little harsh, but I hope you understand my meaning) Okay, it gave some background and depth but it didn't play the role I expected it after reading the history of previous Nemuri Kyoshiro portrayals and how heavily it was featured at the start of the play.

I think you actually did amazingly well with the names, those old Japanese names and titles really confuse me!! LOL

Hmmm, interesting. Not sure if I thought it was pointless, but I do think it's a little bit confusing (I wasn't sure which of the women it was in the flashback, and am still a bit unsure 9_9). The timeline of the evil deeds of his father also confuses me a bit. =X Hopefully I'll understand better when I watch it again.

Grats~!Hope you didnt injured yourself when you ran after him. XDNemuri is something that all should know and will never resist from loving.Its a great play, even though I never got to see him doing it..But no matter what, grats~~!!!

I can't wait for my copy to arrive!!Sadly my copy is getting shipped with UtLD and the YFCz albums, so I'll get it a little later than everyone else >___<;;Still!!! Uber excited for Nemuri-sama *A* I'm glad you loved it so much!!

I want mine~~ *whines* ;___; .... but when will you tell us the story line? (P.S. i just picked up my photobook... but didnt open it yet. last day of class till spring break... I'll wait till tonight so its a treat ^^)

I can't wait for my copy and because of the Muku fiasco and because I am crazy I ended up ordering from CDJapan because I fear he is just holding them all hostage on us, besides what's the worst that can happen I'll have two copies.

I sadly didn't order it because I know I wouldn't understand what is going on xD; I hope to maybe one day if I see it on sale again, but I'm still waiting for the chickenz & are spending so much with the YFC dvdz alone xD

Yeah, that's what I was worried about, too, but Kellie (points to her comment) has provided a really good synopsis of it in her journal, and that should be enough to enjoy the story, I think. :3

But yeah, I know what you mean. With YFCz STILL talking about N and S American tours (WITHOUT GIVING ANY SPECIFIC TIME FRAME OF COURSE), it's so hard to plan anything financially. He's such an expensive hobby, I tell ya. =__________=

He is amazing, yes! I'm sure you'll get to see it for yourself sooner or later. <333

I'll go check that out :) I'd love to get it, so I'm hoping to find it around my birthday.

I'm seriously going to kick Gackt's ass if we don't hear anything soon. If they keep releasing shit & everyone spends money on that, when they finally do announce it, no one will be at the shows-- since they spent it all on them already. Asshole D:

Just went and checked when I ordered it and it was 18th of october!!!!;____;one day after my birthday That's almost FIVE months ago.... We've been waiting for it for soooooooo long! orz... Cant wait to watch my copy!!!

What about the bonus DVD synopsis?;D Just kidding just kiddinh!xD But really who can wait till the next or perhaps over next week?;___;

Excuse the late comment - just wanted to say that I'm so pleased that you have this to love! It's wonderful how none of the people who would really know how good it is (e.g. Kellie from seeing the stage show, you from knowing the Japanese) are anything other than totally delighted! It must be a great production.

I ordered mine ages ago (last Autumn?) from amazon or HMV but nothing has arrived yet so I guess I just need to be patient *sigh* I bought the sugizo soundtrack last year so at least I have something to keep my company in the long wait!

Oh, it's a beautiful production, KK. The play itself may be a bit boring at some points for some people when G's not on the stage and it's just Japanese being spoken, I don't know... But I personally enjoyed every bit of it. Great actors, too!

I sure hope you get it soon, KK. Oh, I wish I had that Sugizo soundtrack, I don't think it's up for sale now, is it?

Me too ("get it soon"). I have a bottle of sake put by for the occasion!

You're right - the Sugizo soundtrack Nemuri Kyoshiro Burai-hikae doesn't seem to be available any more on HMV or Amazon. Strange. Sugizo doesn't use i-Tunes, I don't think. I'll let you know if I see if come up again.

Kind adrio_nevralka put up some scans from her DVD booklet - looks gorgeous! I want to find Romantic poems to match :=)

Btw, there are some strange English spooky castle photos on my LJ if you're interested and have 30 seconds!